Charton Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy Red 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Charton
Label Name:
 
Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy Red
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 pts (Charton Clos du Roy 2020 tasting); 100% Pinot Noir; 10 months oak (25–30% new)

Tasting Note
Dense garnet; aromas of red and black cherry, violet, spice and earthy sous‑bois. Ripe red fruit on the palate with subtle oak, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking/roast duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, miso‑glazed aubergine, teriyaki pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed and crushed; 23 days maceration with pumping-over and pigeage; aged 10 months in French oak (25–30% new); estate bottled.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Pierre & Vincent Charton (family estate since 1941). 11.5 ha in Mercurey; Clos du Roy parcel ~8,830 m², average vine age ~40 years; traditional sustainable viticulture.